As Tamil Nadu faces water crisis, AIADMK performs special 'puja' for rain

As the Tamil Nadu government faces brickbats for not being able to manage the worst water shortage in the history of the state, the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has decided to knock at the doors of the gods. Local Administration Minister S P Velumani, who had earlier stated that the water scarcity was "manufactured news", was seen participating in a special puja, organised by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, part of the state government, to appease the rain gods. Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami is also in the line of fire. Frustrated with questions on